If you have kiddos, then this time of year signals back school and getting back into the school routine. September is a great time to reset after the summer holidays and get some of the healthy habits back on the rails that slipped during the summer. For those of you looking to either get yourselves…
Let’s get this out of the way first. No, your best protection might not be the flu shot. The CDC consistently reports less than 50% success rate annually. It is literally a shot in the dark when you get a flu shot and there are no long-term studies that show absolute safety and efficacy….
Have you ever wondered why so many people are struggling with chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, pain syndromes, digestive disorders, etc.? Have you been sold the idea that this is “normal” and that our health and our bodies are prone to failure? Have you been taught that humans are designed to genetically express disease and dysfunction that require drugs…
One thing that has really amazed me in the 9 years that I have been a practicing chiropractor is that there are so many people from all walks of life that can benefit from regular chiropractic care. In truth, no one person is the same and this has required me to become more equipped over…
Typically, January is a time where the holidays [and all the gluttony that comes with it] just passed us by. It’s a time when New Year’s resolutions are made and kept for, mmmmmm, about a week on average! It’s a time where we have chosen to beat ourselves up for enjoying a few to many…
Bad habits create movement problems. Movement problems cause breakdown and back pain. The absolute worst habit for your low back is sitting. I know, we talked about this already. But even worse than sitting is sitting with bad posture. Let’s be realistic, sitting these days is inevitable. But even if you’re alternating sitting and standing,…
Last week we talked about how critical it is to build great posture habits as early as possible to ensure optimal health and development for your kids. By simply setting a great example, limiting electronic use, and getting checked by a chiropractor who specializes in posture can bolster your chances significantly. But what can you…
What habit you ask? The first thing that comes to mind is probably poor nutrition, lack of exercise, environment, poor sleep habits or excess stress…the list goes on. These are all very important and we will get into some of those issues in later posts! But that’s not it. Believe it or not one of the worst habits…